Question NW2062 to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries QUESTION
30 August 2017 - NW2062
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries QUESTION
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entities reporting to him are funding, including by way of discretionary funding, any institution of research and development (i) domestically and/or (ii) internationally; if so, (aa)(aaa) what are the names of the specified institutions and (bbb) what are their functions, (bb) from what date has his department or any entity reporting to him been funding them and (cc) what amount has his department contributed towards such funding?
Reply:
DAFF
1. (a) The department funds a number of research and development institutions including the science councils through the Research and Technology Fund (RTF). The RTF is administered on behalf of the department by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
103 research projects were approved for funding through the RTF in 2015 and the funding is for 3 years
21 Institutions (Universities, Science Councils and 1 Research Station) are currently receiving funding through the RTF.
(aaa) Name of Institution:
National Research Foundation (NRF)
(bbb) Functions of the institution
The NRF receives its mandate from the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998). According to Section 3 of the Act, the objective of the NRF is to:
Promote and support research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary facilities in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of research, including indigenous knowledge, and thereby to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of all the people of the Republic.
(bb) Funding period
2013/14 to 2019/20
(cc) Funding Allocations:
2013/14 R7.0 million
2014/15 R15.0 million
2015/16 R20.8 million
2016/17 R15, 6 million
2017/18 R17.3 million
2. (a) The department also funds the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) through the parliamentary grant as follows
(aaa) Name of Institution:
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
(bbb) Functions of the institution
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) was established by the Agricultural Research Act (1990) and is the main agricultural research institution in South Africa. In terms of the act, the council’s primary mandate is to conduct research and development, and effect the transfer of technology in order to promote agriculture and industry, contribute to a better quality of life, and facilitate and ensure conservation of natural resources.
(bb) Funding period
From 1994/95 to date
(cc) Funding Allocations:
1994/95 R246.4 million
1995/96 R287.0 million
1996/97 R331.1 million
1997/98 R354.3 million
1998/99 R302.6 million
1999/2000 R294.1 million
2000/01 R276.8 million
2001/02 R271.2 million
2002/03 R275.0 million
2003/04` R309.0 million
2004/05 R342.1 million
2005/06 R360.9 million
2006/07 R500.4 million
2007/08 R488.5 million
2008/09 R514.6 million
2009/10 R525.4 million
2010/11 R622.3 million
2011/12 R755.5 million
2012/13 R943.0 million
2013/14 R950.2 million
2014/15 R1.029 million
2015/16 R803.9 million
2016/17 R812.9 million
2017/18 R974.6 million
(b) Funding by Public entities reporting to DAFF
1. (aaa) Name of institution
Perishable products control board (PPECB)
Entity |
Agricultural Research Council |
Posting Date |
30/07/2015 |
Reason |
4x4 Rally Sponsorship- Marketing |
Amount |
R 2,000.00 |
Entity |
Citrus Research International |
Posting Date |
01/04/2016 |
Reason |
Silver Sponsorship - Research Symposium |
Amount |
R 28,500.00 |
Entity |
Citrus Research International |
Posting Date |
28/05/2014 |
Reason |
Silver Sponsorship - Research Symposium |
Amount |
R 18,810.00 |
2. (aaa) Name of institution:
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)
OBP is not funding any institution of research and development
3. (aaa) Name of institution
NCERA Farms (Pty) Limited
NCERA is not funding any institution of research and development
4. (aaa) Name of institution
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
ARC is not funding any institution of research and development
5. (aaa) Name of institution
National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
NAMC is not funding any institution of research and development.
6. (aaa) Name of institution
Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF)
MLRF is not funding any institution of research and development